About Community Presbyterian Church

Welcome to Community Presbyterian Church! Our church has a long and enduring history, as
well as an abiding quality of being friendly and hospitable. We invite you to read on and get to
know us, and then join us in person for worship!

Our Church

The Presbyterian Church of Post Falls, Idaho was organized in 1890 with 15 charter members. Its choir director, Frederick Post, was also the founder of the town. In 1921, the Presbyterians joined with the Methodist congregation to form Community Presbyterian Church. Our current building, used for worship, fellowship, and community events, is still in the heart of the old downtown. Along with a beckoning Celtic-styled cross, the three stained-glass windows at the front of our sanctuary welcome all who enter with a view of God’s creation reminiscent of the magnificent panorama of rivers and trees outside our walls. Community Presbyterian Church is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and the Presbytery of the Inland Northwest.

Our Community

We love the community in which God has placed us. Post Falls is a rapidly-growing
city; it is a place of scenic beauty, year-round recreational activities, and community
spirit. There are also many people in the greater Post Falls area for whom life is a
struggle; Community Presbyterian Church seeks to see, know, welcome, and serve our
vulnerable neighbors.

What to Expect in Worship

On Sunday mornings we gather to worship in one service at 10 am. Centering ourselves around God's Word and the sacraments, we sing both traditional and contemporary music, have an active choir, and involve lay people in the readings and prayers. Congregants enjoy a spirited time of fellowship and food following the service. Come as you are! In Post Falls, we enjoy a more casual dress code and family feel.

Staff

Rev. Betsey Moe

The Rev. Betsey Moe is the Interim Pastor at Community Presbyterian Church. She has served congregations in Denver and Spokane and recently finished a five-year term as a Mission Co-Worker with CEDEPCA, the Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in

Central America. Betsey grew up in the Inland Northwest and loved raising her family in a place where they could enjoy nature, the arts, and authentic community.

Lay Leaders

Community Presbyterian Church is a congregation with active lay leadership, blessed with people who initiate and sustain active ministries. Our Session (leadership board) currently has nine elders that lead teams responsible for Worship, Outreach, Missions, Stewardship, Nurture/Discipleship, Fellowship, Property, Administration/Personnel, and Nominating. Our Deacons are a separate group of nine people dedicated to the care and uplifting of our congregation through regular prayer and visitatio

Pastoral Search Process Updates

“The Human mind plans the way, but the Lord directs the steps.” - Proverbs 10:9

The Pastoral Nominating Committee recently released a Mission Study detailing the gifts, vision, and calling of our congregation within the Post Falls community. The next step will be to write the Ministry Discernment Profile, which will give pastoral candidates a more in-depth description of the church and the position.

We believe that being a follower of Christ calls us to movement. After all, Jesus was and is constantly on the move, bringing healing, hope, grace, mercy, forgiveness, and love with Him to a world that is such desperate need.

Likewise, we are called to take the love of Christ with us everywhere we go and in everything we do. Below are just a few examples of opportunities to go and serve with us:

Family Promise

We are a regular host-site for Family Promise of North Idaho, and we provide meals and overnight stays for many families who are in need within our community. We are always in need of more people to help.

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Food Drive

We join together with the North Idaho Food Bank to provide much needed food and supplies each year. This is a great way to bring much needed necessities to those who are in the greatest of need.